Kaua‘i News
Windy Weekend in Forecast For Kaua´i
East winds 25 to 30 mph are in the forecast, with localized gusts over 45 mph expected.
Drugs, Illegal Vape Products Seized From Smoke Shops
Drugs and illegal vape products seized from smoke shops resulted in three arrests Thursday, March 17.
COVID Case Identified in ‘Resort Bubble’ Post-Travel Test Program
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one case of COVID-19 on Friday, March 19.
Daily COVID Numbers Continue to Rise Statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 99 new cases of coronavirus Friday, raising the statewide total to 28,608.
Kūhiō Highway to Reopen to Public Access on Saturday
Kūhiō Highway by Hanalei Hill will reopen Saturday, March 20, to public access.
Drugs Found in Kapa‘a Home Yields 3 Arrests
A search warrant on a Kapa‘a residence resulted in three arrests after the discovery of more than 100 grams of heroin.
County Provides Update on COVID-19, Kūhiō Highway
Officials continue recovery efforts for the isolated North Shore community while long-term repairs to the Hanalei Hillside remain ongoing.
Lāwa‘i Stream Flows Protected for Instream Uses
An interim instream flow standard (IIFS) has been established in Lāwa‘i Stream, ensuring continual mauka to makai streamflows.
Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Wake of Atlanta Killings that Left 8 People Dead
This action is taken to honor the victims of gun violence carried out on March 16 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area.
Limited Public Access on Kūhiō Highway Anticipated by the Weekend
Officials hope to reopen Kūhiō Highway by Hanalei Hill to limited vehicular public access by Saturday, March 20.
Former High School JROTC Instructor Granted Bail Reduction
Waimea High School’s former JROTC instructor accused of sexually assaulting a former student was granted a bail reduction.
New COVID-19 Case Reported on Garden Island
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Kaua‘i District Health Office reported one case of COVID-19 on Wednesday, March 17.
DOH Reports 69 New COVID Cases Wednesday
The state’s two-week average is 56 new cases daily, with a test positivity rate of 1%.
Former JROTC Instructor Seeks Bail Reduction
A former JROTC instructor for Waimea High School, in custody on sexual assault charges, is seeking a reduction in bail.
County, Critical Services Available to North Shore After Emergency Lane Cleared on Kūhiō Highway
Refuse trucks, post office trucks, and other critical service providers drove through the emergency access lane on Kūhiō Highway at mile marker 1 throughout the day Tuesday.
Rates of COVID Infection, Vaccination Not Equitable Racially in Hawaii
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted serious and longstanding public health disparities in Hawai‘i.
‘You Are Kaua‘i’
In a statement recorded ahead of the State of the County address, Mayor Derek SK Kawakami commended the people of Kaua‘i for their efforts in battling the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year as well as their resilience in coming together as a community to help each other in the recent flooding and landslides last week.
State Reports 48 COVID Cases Tuesday
The Hawai‘i Department of Health reported 48 new cases of coronavirus Tuesday, raising the statewide total to 28,352.
Hanapēpē Woman Arrested After KPD Vehicle Search Leads to Discovery of Drugs
The discovery of drugs during a search of a vehicle led to the arrest of a Hanapēpē woman.
